India, March 4 -- A conspiracy narrative, meticulously constructed by the Union Government and the Delhi Police regarding the "shirtless" protest at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, has suffered a significant blow. The legal developments of the past three days have turned into a setback for the authorities.

The alleged mastermind, Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib, has walked out of custody following a grant of bail. Several other accused persons have also secured their release.

By losing custody of Chib, the police have effectively lost their best chance to "break" the case. In high-profile conspiracy matters, a failure to secure a full remand is often interpreted as a sign of insufficient evidence.

It has been ...